Staying in the comfort zone can be boring. I believe people are afraid to get out of their comfort zones because they are afraid they could get hurt. I have stepped out of my comfort zone two times this past year.

The first time is when I went to a place called Buck's Pocket with my boyfriend and stood on the edge of the rocks. Keep in mind that I am afraid of heights. I was scared the whole time but he hed my hand through it all.

The second time I went kayaking. I have never been kayaking but I was afraid of getting my head underwater. The reason being is that I have holes in my eardrums.

I went with my boyfriend's family and they all helped guide me through the 8 1/2 hour kayaking trip. I am proud to say that I did not flip one time. I want to go back again and enjoy it instead of being scared the whole time.

There are risks of getting hurt, but it is highly unlike depending on what you are doing. I feel that if everyone would live a little everyone would be more relaxed. You should go on a road trip with friends or go on a mission trip with a church.

I am going to the Dominican Republic in July and I will be working in a garbage dump giving out water to the homeless. We will also be painting houses.

Also, another place that I am going in December in Italy. I am going to be marching with the Marching Southerners in the World Peace Parade. We will be visiting different parts of Italy and going to amazing places to explore the history of Italy. I will be experiencing all this my friends. You should want to explore new things and new places